Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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Secure Disposal

Can failure to dispose of devices securely be expensive?

Yes. As an example, back in 2010, CBS News found PHI on the hard drives of photocopiers they bought which had been previous leased to Affinity Health. The PHI of over 300,000 patients was discovered and Affinity Health entered into a $1.2 million settlement with the Office for Civil Rights. Read more here.